After notingThriller as an influence on her dance-pop sound, Montag is asked by EW if she thinks Superficial stands up to Thriller, as an album. She responds, “I definitely do. I think people might not see it now, because it’s my first album coming out. But I’ve spent as much time-maybe more, even-than Thriller.”

For as insane as that might sound, it’s strangely endearing to hear someone talk about the aesthetic value of what they’re doing being tied to the amount of time they spent making it. And, for that matter, the money they spent on it (Heidi claims to have gone broke, spending 2 million dollars on Superficial‘s production).

Only you and time can be the judge. Is Superficial as good as Thriller (yes, I’m asking)? It’s came out yesterday, so report back with your findings!